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Because of the spiraling cost of prescription drugs, and the impact that it is having on Michigan consumers, the House Democrats and I are proposing a plan that will save Michigan residents up to 50% on their prescription drug costs. The legislation will allow Michigan to join the I-SaveRx program joining Wisconsin, Missouri, Vermont, and Kansas. This program, which is run by the state of Illinois, will allow our residents to buy 150 brand name prescription drugs at nearly half what they would pay in the United States. Currently 1.8 million people lack prescription drug coverage in our state. People have to choose between food and medication, and that is unacceptable. We want to stand up for our residents, push back against the drug companies, and give our seniors yet another tool to help them afford the prescription drugs they need.